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Australia and its people: practice questions

The first Australians, early European settlement, Federation, the states and territories, and national symbols and days. Choose an answer to see if you're right and why.

26 questions

  1. 1. Who were the first inhabitants of Australia?

  2. 2. What is special about the cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples?

  3. 3. What happened on 26 January 1788?

  4. 4. Who led the First Fleet and became the first governor of New South Wales?

  5. 5. What do we remember on Australia Day?

  6. 6. When did the colonies unite to form the Commonwealth of Australia?

  7. 7. What did the six colonies become at Federation?

  8. 8. How many states does Australia have?

  9. 9. What is the capital city of Australia?

  10. 10. What is the capital city of Victoria?

  11. 11. What is the capital city of Queensland?

  12. 12. Which city is the capital of Western Australia?

  13. 13. What is the capital city of Tasmania?

  14. 14. What is the capital city of the Northern Territory?

  15. 15. What is the capital city of South Australia?

  16. 16. What is Australia's national flower?

  17. 17. What are Australia's national colours?

  18. 18. What is Australia's national gemstone?

  19. 19. Which two animals appear on the Commonwealth Coat of Arms?

  20. 20. What is the name of Australia's national anthem?

  21. 21. What do Australians remember on Anzac Day, 25 April?

  22. 22. Which of these is an official flag of Australia?

  23. 23. What does the Commonwealth Star on the Australian National Flag stand for?

  24. 24. What does the Southern Cross on the Australian National Flag show?

  25. 25. What is Australia's national language?

  26. 26. Which territory is home to the national capital?

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KitWren is independent and not affiliated with the Department of Home Affairs. These are original practice questions written from the topics in the official booklet, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond. They are not the official test questions. Read the booklet and check the Home Affairs website for the current test rules before your appointment.